BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY
Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist
BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist
The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center)
Location: Boston, On-site
Position Type: Full‑Time; Temporary (October 2025 – March 2026)
Salary: $70,000 – $90,000
Open Until Filled
Summary of position The Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist (OT) provides individualized treatment, leads small classroom‑based groups, and conducts pre‑vocational Life Skills activities for students with social‑emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. The OT delivers trauma‑informed care through direct interventions in self‑regulation, sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, executive functioning, and self‑care, to maximize student participation in academic and daily activities. The OT maintains a small caseload and works as part of a dedicated OT Department. They provide coverage when the assigned Occupational Therapist is absent for one or more days, including long‑term coverage periods.
What's in it for me?
Make an impact on children’s welfare using your skills in a highly supportive work environment!
The opportunity to work in a face‑paced, fun, supportive, collaborative work environment with other passionate, talented, hard‑working individuals!
Gain experience in a highly regarded and reputable educational/mental‑health organization with support, mentoring, and training from exceptional and experienced professionals.
Participate in learning and professional development opportunities and collaborate across disciplines.
Ability to enjoy summers off or earn an additional 10% of your salary by working in a 4‑week, 20‑day Summer Program.
Essential duties
Provide occupational therapy intervention in 1:1 sessions in the OT gym or within the classroom setting, and lead classroom‑based groups.
Consult with staff across disciplines on the impact of underlying skills on students’ academic, social, and behavioral functioning and on accommodations and modifications to support learning and participation.
Provide informal assessment and diagnostic evaluations for 3‑year re‑evaluations.
Write Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives based on evaluations and treatment data in coordination with teaching teams.
Write quarterly Progress Reports based on observational and treatment data.
Consult with parents directly and/or through case managers on students’ occupational therapy needs.
Support the school’s integrated team model through professional communication and collaboration.
Qualifications
Education:
Master’s Degree (MS) or Doctorate (OTD) in Occupational Therapy is required.
MA Licensure, Board Certified through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years in a school or pediatric setting with a similar student population is required.
Experience working with students with social‑emotional and behavioral challenges preferred.
Training:
First Aid/CPR and Physical Restraint trainings required or ability to participate in annual training at the beginning of employment and annually or as needed throughout tenure.
Cover letter and a recent resume required for consideration.
Logistics
License/Certification:
MA Licensure in good standing; Board Certified through the NBCOT.
Position Type:
Full‑Time; Temporary (October 2025 – March 2026).
Salary:
$70,000 – $90,000.
Open Date:
Open Until Filled.
Benefits We offer 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes. We offer opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter.org/benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Location: Boston, On-site
Position Type: Full‑Time; Temporary (October 2025 – March 2026)
Salary: $70,000 – $90,000
Open Until Filled
Summary of position The Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist (OT) provides individualized treatment, leads small classroom‑based groups, and conducts pre‑vocational Life Skills activities for students with social‑emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. The OT delivers trauma‑informed care through direct interventions in self‑regulation, sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, executive functioning, and self‑care, to maximize student participation in academic and daily activities. The OT maintains a small caseload and works as part of a dedicated OT Department. They provide coverage when the assigned Occupational Therapist is absent for one or more days, including long‑term coverage periods.
What's in it for me?
Make an impact on children’s welfare using your skills in a highly supportive work environment!
The opportunity to work in a face‑paced, fun, supportive, collaborative work environment with other passionate, talented, hard‑working individuals!
Gain experience in a highly regarded and reputable educational/mental‑health organization with support, mentoring, and training from exceptional and experienced professionals.
Participate in learning and professional development opportunities and collaborate across disciplines.
Ability to enjoy summers off or earn an additional 10% of your salary by working in a 4‑week, 20‑day Summer Program.
Essential duties
Provide occupational therapy intervention in 1:1 sessions in the OT gym or within the classroom setting, and lead classroom‑based groups.
Consult with staff across disciplines on the impact of underlying skills on students’ academic, social, and behavioral functioning and on accommodations and modifications to support learning and participation.
Provide informal assessment and diagnostic evaluations for 3‑year re‑evaluations.
Write Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives based on evaluations and treatment data in coordination with teaching teams.
Write quarterly Progress Reports based on observational and treatment data.
Consult with parents directly and/or through case managers on students’ occupational therapy needs.
Support the school’s integrated team model through professional communication and collaboration.
Qualifications
Education:
Master’s Degree (MS) or Doctorate (OTD) in Occupational Therapy is required.
MA Licensure, Board Certified through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years in a school or pediatric setting with a similar student population is required.
Experience working with students with social‑emotional and behavioral challenges preferred.
Training:
First Aid/CPR and Physical Restraint trainings required or ability to participate in annual training at the beginning of employment and annually or as needed throughout tenure.
Cover letter and a recent resume required for consideration.
Logistics
License/Certification:
MA Licensure in good standing; Board Certified through the NBCOT.
Position Type:
Full‑Time; Temporary (October 2025 – March 2026).
Salary:
$70,000 – $90,000.
Open Date:
Open Until Filled.
Benefits We offer 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes. We offer opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter.org/benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
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